| Author |
Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey), 1879-1940 |
| Title |
Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal; Or, Perils of the Black Bear Patrol
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal; Or, Perils of the Black Bear Patrol" by G. Harvey Ralphson is a juvenile adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of young Boy Scouts, particularly focusing on the red-headed Jimmie McGraw, and his friends as they navigate treacherous conditions during a German invasion in World War I. As they confront military forces, themes of bravery, friendship, and resourcefulness in the face of danger emerge. The opening of the story introduces us to a tense situation where Jimmie, dressed in a Russian Cossack uniform, finds himself in captivation by a German officer named Heinrich von Liebknecht. His friends, Ned, Jack, and Harry, try to devise a plan to rescue him while confronting issues of identity and the prejudices that come with uniforms and appearances during wartime. With discussions of wanting to be "prepared" and faith in their scouting skills, the boys' adventure begins, setting the stage for daring encounters, clever escapes, and a commitment to helping one another amid the chaos of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22991 |
| Release Date |
Oct 12, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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